Quick answer
指 is the kanji for "Finger". The most common reading is ゆび (yubi). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Finger
Also : Point to · Put into · Play (games) · Measure (ruler)
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
9 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 指 represents 'FINGER'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of finger.
On-reading: し — remember this sound by associating it with finger. Kun-reading: ゆび.
Example Sentences
先生は指を立てて説明した。
せんせいはゆびをたててせつめいした。
The teacher stood up and explained.
プロジェクトの目標を明確に指定することで、チーム全員が同じ方向を向けます。
ぷろじぇくとのもくひょうをめいかくにしていすることで、ちーむぜんいんがおなじほうこうをむけます。
By clearly specifying the project's goals, the entire team can head in the same direction.
Vocabulary using 指
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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